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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.44, 22,851.10 and 9,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.44, 22,851.10 and 9,005.28 is: 12,427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.44 : 22,851.10 = 9,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.44/22,851.10 = 9,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.44x = 22,851.10 × 9,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.44x = 205,780,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,780,553.81/16,558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.53

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